Shift Knob Assembly

Abstract

An improved shift knob is described having a shift knob capable of coupling to a shaft with a detent; a cap with a multiplicity of coupling screws; a knob with internal holes that can mate with the detent and an interior tubular section; and a stopping sleeve interposed between the shaft and the interior tubular section.

We claim: 
     
         1 . An apparatus for a shift knob comprising:
 a shift knob capable of coupling to a shaft with a detent;
 the shift knob further comprising:
 a cap, said cap having a multiplicity of coupling screws; 
 a knob, said knob having a multiplicity of internal holes capable of mating with the detent and an interior tubular section; 
 a knob base, said knob base positioned below the ball body; 
 a stopping sleeve, capable of being interposed between the knob and the knob base. 
 
   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus for a shift knob as in  claim 1  wherein,
 the cap is made of aluminum. 
 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus for a shift knob as in  claim 2  wherein the cap has multiple holes to receive multiple coupling screws. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus for a shift knob as in  claim 2 , wherein the cap has
 an outer diameter that is in a range from 1.0 inches to 2.0 inches   and a height that is in a range from 0.25 inches to 1.0 inches.   
     
     
         5 . The apparatus for a shift knob as in  claim 1 , wherein,
 the knob is made of acetal copolymer.   
     
     
         6 . The apparatus for a shift knob as in  claim 5 , wherein the knob has multiple holes to receive multiple coupling screws. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus for a shift knob as in  claim 5 , wherein the knob
 has a diameter that is in a range from 2.0 inches to 3.0 inches   and a height that is in a range from 1.0 inches to 2.0 inches   
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of the shift knob as in  claim 5 , wherein the knob has a pair of detent holes to couple the knob to the shaft. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus for a shift knob as in  claim 1 , wherein
 the knob base is made of stainless steel.   
     
     
         10 . The apparatus for the shift knob as in  claim 9 , wherein the knob base has multiple holes to receive multiple coupling screws. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus for a shift knob as in  claim 9 , wherein the knob base
 has a height that is in a range from 1.0 inches to 2.0   and a diameter that is in a range from 1.0 inches to 2.0 inches.   
     
     
         12 . The apparatus for a shift knob as in  claim 1 , wherein
 the stopping sleeve is made of acetal copolymer.   
     
     
         13 . The apparatus for a shift knob as in  claim 11 , wherein the stopping sleeve
 has a height in a range from 1.0 inches to 2.0 inches,   an outer diameter in a range from 0.5 inches to 1.0 inches   and an inner diameter in a range from 0.5 inches to 1.0 inches.   
     
     
         14 . A kit for installation of a shift knob on a shaft, the kit comprising:
 a shipping box, the shipping box further comprising:
 a knob base; 
 a stopping sleeve; 
 a knob; 
 a knob cap; 
 and a multiplicity of screws. 
   
     
     
         15 . A method for upgrading a shift knob comprising the steps of:
 removing an OEM knob;   installing a knob base;   installing a stopping sleeve;   installing a knob;   installing a knob cap;   is securing the knob cap onto the knob base through the knob with connecting screws.